Sans Superellipse Tysa 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry, 'Motel Xenia' by Fenotype, 'Brown Pro' by Shinntype, 'Denso' by Stefano Giliberti, and 'Ggx89' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, signage, industrial, playful, handmade, retro, punchy, impact, compactness, character, retro feel, condensed, chunky, blunt, rounded corners, irregular edges.
A condensed, heavy sans with blocky proportions and rounded-rectangle construction. Strokes are broadly even, with softened corners and slightly uneven, hand-cut edges that create a subtly distressed silhouette. Counters are compact and squarish, apertures tend to be tight, and many joins and terminals feel blunt rather than sharply finished. Overall spacing reads sturdy and compact, with a lively rhythm created by small inconsistencies in outline and width.
Best suited to display settings where strong impact and compact width are useful, such as posters, bold headlines, packaging labels, storefront or event signage, and punchy brand marks. It can also work for short subheads or callouts where a rugged, handmade tone is desirable, but the dense texture suggests avoiding long-form body text.
The font feels bold and utilitarian, but with a friendly, handmade roughness that keeps it from looking purely mechanical. Its condensed, chunky shapes evoke poster lettering and stamped or cut-out signage, giving it a retro-commercial energy with a playful edge.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a narrow footprint while adding character through softened geometry and intentionally imperfect contours. It balances an industrial, sign-paint/stamp vibe with approachable rounded corners for bold, expressive display typography.
The uppercase set projects the strongest presence, while the lowercase maintains the same condensed, blocky logic with simple forms and minimal detailing. Figures match the heavy, compact texture, making the overall color of text dense and attention-grabbing in short bursts.